Kashi Tamil Sangam 2025: South Indian tourist numbers rise in Varanasi, boosting business

Kashi Tamil Sangam 2025: BHU Assistant Professor Jagdishan said that Varanasi’s changing facilities are contributing the most to this.

Kashi Tamil Sangam 2025

Varanasi: The government is striving to bring the North and South together through the Kashi Tamil Sangam, and the impact is being felt on Kashi’s tourism landscape. Indeed, based on data from the past four years, Varanasi has seen a 50 to 60 percent increase in South Indian tourist arrivals since the Sangam.

Currently, a large number of South Indians are visiting Kashi and undertaking various religious pilgrimages. This is also due to PM Modi’s vision of a changing Kashi, which South Indians are greatly appreciating. They are delighted with the changing Kashi and its facilities.

Increased tourism: Santosh Singh, a member of the tourism organization, says that if we look at the graph of South Indian travelers, it has increased rapidly after the construction of the Vishwanath Corridor and the launch of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam. Previously, 30,000 to 40,000 tourists visited Kashi, but now one to one and a half lakh South Indian tourists are arriving every month.

He says that the decline in foreign tourists had set back tourism in Varanasi, but domestic tourism, especially South Indian tourists, has kept this graph afloat. Whether it’s Kumbh or normal tourism in Varanasi, the tourism industry is booming today due to South Indian travelers. Businesses associated with tourism have also seen an increase.

He explains that domestic tourism has given a new dimension to tourism in Varanasi. This is why we are also tailoring packages to suit the convenience of South Indian travelers. Previously, they would simply visit the temple and leave, but now they prefer luxury packages. People are staying in major hotels in Varanasi and enjoying their travels. They are also traveling to nearby destinations, primarily due to the increasing facilities and amenities in Varanasi.

Kashi Tamil Sangam 2025: The changing image of Kashi is gaining popularity: Jagdishan, Assistant Professor at Banaras Hindu University, says that the Kashi Tamil Sangamam has exchanged numerous tourist destinations and cultures from the South and North, showcasing not only religious but also diverse dimensions. Varanasi is currently a major hub for South Indian cinema. Stars from the South are coming to Varanasi to promote their films. The changing facilities in Varanasi have contributed significantly to this.

He explained that after the construction of the Vishwanath Corridor through the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, South Indian tourists who visit Varanasi often talk about the facilities, arrangements, and new developments taking place in South India, which the people there are liking. Previously, connectivity was a problem here, and the infrastructure wasn’t very developed, which led to a low tourist population. However, the current pace of development has given South Indian tourists a new perspective on Varanasi, resulting in a steady increase.

It’s worth noting that domestic tourism in Varanasi has grown rapidly since the construction of the Vishwanath Corridor, with South Indian tourists contributing significantly. Four years ago, the government launched the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, which strengthened the connection between the South and the North, leading to a significant increase in the number of tourists visiting Kashi from the South. Previously, South Indian tourists had been visiting Kashi, but they were typically religious visitors for a day. However, now this number has increased, and they are coming to Varanasi not only for religious purposes but also for sightseeing and leisure. The changing image of Kashi is a major contributor.

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